The GEO Group Publishes Third Annual Human Rights and ESG Report – Valdosta Daily Times

The GEO Group Publishes Third Annual Human Rights and ESG Report Valdosta Daily TimesThe GEO Group Publishes Third Annual Human Rights and ESG Report Valdosta Daily Times

BOCA RATON, Fla BUSINESS WIIRE)-Dec 6, 2021 – The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE : GEO) published today its third annual Human Rights and Environmental, Social & Governance report. This report builds upon GEO’s first two Human Rights & ESG reports. These reports provided information on how GEO informs employees about its long-standing commitment towards respecting human rights. The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) (“GEO”) published today the third annual Human Rights & Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) report. It includes metrics and disclosures for 2020 that relate to the development of employees, our adherence to ethical governance, and our efforts to promote environmental sustainability in construction and operation of our facilities. The report, which is consistent with the GRI Standards Core Option guidelines, includes new disclosures about GEO’s Board oversight on ESG matters; employee diversity; training programs; compensation and benefits; corporate governance; environmental sustainability; and corporate governance.
The report also addresses mitigation measures GEO has taken to mitigate the risks associated the COVID-19 pandemic. Our field, corporate, and regional staff have all taken steps to reduce the risk of the novel coronavirus and have followed the guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Our number one priority has always been to ensure the safety and health of all those entrusted in our care and that of our employees. The CoC program combines enhanced offender rehabilitation with cognitive behavioral treatment with post-release support services to address basic needs of released persons, including housing, food, clothing, and transportation. This is a significant step in our ongoing commitment to transparent and comprehensive ESG disclosures. We are grateful for the interest shown by our diverse stakeholder groups in learning about our company. We look forward to continuing our engagement with them as they pursue their ESG goals. “A copy of GEO’s third annual Human Rights and ESG report can be found at www.geogroup.com and www.wearegeo.com.About The GEO GroupThe GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced post-release rehabilitation and support through the award winning GEO Continuum of Care(R), secure transport, electronic monitoring, community programs, correctional health care and mental health care, and community-based programs.

This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on our management’s current assumptions, expectations, and statements regarding our goals and commitments, as well as statements regarding our other business plans, initiatives, and objectives. These statements are often accompanied by the words: “expect,””may,”,”could,”,”hope,”,”believe,”,”would,”,”might,”estimate,”anticipate,” plan,” aspire, or similar words. All such statements are intended for protection under the Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1996, as amended. We believe that this report contains forward-looking statements. However, actual results, including the achievement or failure to achieve our targets, goals, or commitments could differ materially due to changes in circumstances, assumptions not being fulfilled, and other risks, uncertainties, and factors. These risks, uncertainties and factors include those discussed in Item 1A in our most recent Annual Report of Form 10-K filed with Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and subsequent Quarterly Reports. We also discuss the challenges, assumptions and risks that could affect our goals and commitments as well as the uncertainties and other factors as they relate to the goals and commitments set out in this report. The forward-looking statements contained in this report should be viewed in conjunction with our Annual Report, Form 10-K, and our subsequent Quarterly Reports, Form 10-Q, and Current Reports, Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements in this report are made as of the date of this report, unless otherwise indicated, and we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.View source version on businesswire.com:https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211206005816/en/CONTACT: Pablo E. Paez, (866) 301 4436Executive Vice President, Corporate RelationsKEYWORD: FLORIDA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICAINDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENVIRONMENT MENTAL HEALTH LEGAL CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY PUBLISHING REIT COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRACTICE MANAGEMENT HEALTHSOURCE: The GEO Group, Inc.Copyright Business Wire 2021.PUB: 12/06/2021 04:15 PM/DISC: 12/06/2021 04:16 PMhttp://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211206005816/en

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